Last night— Senate passed FY2022 omnibus onto @POTUS
Included:
✅ #LIBOR fallback language
✅ Money for IIJA infra programs
✅ Plus-up for IRS
Not Included:
❌Claw back of state/local ARPA money. https://t.co/qme1Xzvkg7
FYI-- House passed omnibus spending bill includes #LIBOR fallback legislation (page 1954 linked below). Waiting on Senate votes before tomorrow's funding deadline. https://t.co/8gFEehEe24
"The need for and adequacy of [ESG-related] disclosures should continue to be evaluated under the well-established concept of materiality, rather than some special set of considerations relating to ESG" Read NABL's full response to MSRB request on ESG https://t.co/pjpLs1pZGM
“The decennial census is the cornerstone of our democracy” and is “essential for state and local planning” Fmr. Census Dir. John Thompson @leagueofcities@ShorensteinCtr
BREAKING: #CitizenshipQuestion lawsuit plaintiffs in NY cite evidence that GOP redistricting specialist played role in adding Q to "create a structural electoral advantage for...'Republicans & Non-Hispanic Whites.' ” From @ACLU@NYCLU@arnoldporter👇
https://t.co/Nhbpx3pxf6
From #Houston Controller @ChrisB_Brown: "We used #tax-exempt advance refunding bonds to save the city $186.6 million... These were useful savings — particularly in the wake of one of Houston’s most devastating natural disasters — Hurricane Harvey." https://t.co/Mkvp6ZK0nh
The #CitizenshipQuestion the Trump admin wants on the #2020Census is unprecedented.
Yes, past U.S. censuses have included citizenship questions.
But never before has it DIRECTLY asked for the citizenship status of EVERY person living in EVERY household.
https://t.co/VEx0IfavQ4
I joined @LAController & @GFOA to call on our federal government to pass a comprehensive infrastructure bill. Cities have continued to take on the burden of funding infrastructure projects & 2019 is the year for Congress to #RebuildWithUs 🌉💧🛣️! #buildfortomorrow
For too long, local leaders have been forced to navigate conflicting #federal and state laws. The SAFE Banking Act is sensible policy that will help local leaders better protect their community's public safety. @FinancialCmte@FSCDems@RepPerlmutter https://t.co/gyOnDPRcgs
"A year from now is one of the most important days in the life of a local leader." - NLC CEO @ceanthony50. Whatever the size of your community, the #2020Census is a critical moment that calls for leadership and preparation.
The combination of the political climate and the first census to be done primarily online will threaten the accuracy of the #2020Census. Local communities must marshall their resources to ensure every child and person is counted, says former US Census bureau chief @leagueofcities